Police have opened a murder investigation after two people were found dead in a house in Staffordshire.

Staffordshire Police has named the two people as 22-year-old Lauren Evans, from Bridgend in South Wales, and 24-year-old Daniel Duffield, from Cannock – but formal identification is yet to take place.

The force said their bodies were found at a property on Alpine Drive, Hednesford, Cannock, by paramedics at around 12.30pm on Tuesday.

Staffordshire Police said it has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to “recent police contact” in relation to the deaths.

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Mr Duffield is reported to have worked for the local NHS ambulance service.

His sister Chels Louise wrote in a tribute on Facebook: “Never ever thought I’d have to write this post my beautiful brother has left us today I’m so distraught you’ve gone.

“I will never come to terms with it that your (sic) no longer here you was such a bright soul always helping other people making them smile, laugh (and) saving lives but unfortunately you couldn’t help yourself.

“I will forever cherish you and us growing up together you will always be in my heart was the best brother I could of ever asked for forever 24 RIP Daniel Duffield I’ll always miss you and love you forever untill (sic) we meet again rip brother.”

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Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison said: “My thoughts are very much with the families at this time.

“I know this news has understandably shaken the local community. I’d like to reassure everyone that we’ve got a specialist team of officers working extensive hours to fully investigate what happened and support the families of those affected.

“We completely understand that lots of people want to know more about what happened, but we’d like to reiterate that speculation isn’t helpful to families at this distressing time.

“I would like to thank everyone who has already come forward with information and ask that people continue to get in touch if they’ve got any information that can help us.”

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